The Sta-Sof-Fro Soweto Fashion Week came back with a bang! This year’s fashion week schedule was jam-packed with exciting events, collaborations, and presentations. Fashion lovers from all over South Africa attended the event to experience the latest trends and collections for the coming Autumn / Winter Collections 2024 from some of the industry’s most renowned designers. The fashion extravaganza also introduced fashion industry stakeholders to new names and faces in the fashion world.
Award-winning presenter Tshego Koke has made impressive strides since he first jumped onto the scene in 2017. Since then, he has made a name for himself within the culture, hosting massive stages, and now he is gearing up for his big move, leaving his longtime home and joining Channel O.
Let feminine silhouettes and joyful print take the lead with H&M Studio’s Resort capsule collection. Inspired by dreamy Italian palazzos, swirling Venetian glass and magical shell-encrusted grottoes, the collection channels a holiday state of mind.
In the fast-paced world of fashion, social media has become a driving force in shaping the industry’s landscape, redefining the way brands connect with their audience. The ability to amass a following and curate a distinct online persona has become just as important as walking the runway. A digital fashion connoisseur who is well-versed in this phenomenon is digital fashion content curator, Linda Sumbu.
The rise of thrift culture has introduced Gen Z to a world that is tailor-made for ordinary teenagers and young adults who have a strong sense of identity. Shot in Braamfontein thrift store, the second tier of the photographic series ‘Out of this world: Down to Earth’ is an urban utopian fantasy that portrays this kind of world.
Scent and style go hand in hand. While it’s often said that you can boast a sense of style on a budget, for some reason the rule isn’t easily applied when we’re talking about scent. When people think “low budget fragrances” instant nightmares of headache-inducing smells from years gone by come to mind.
Renowned clothing brand H&M joined fashion’s biggest night of the year, The Met Gala. Awkwafina, Adwoa Aboah, Paloma Elsesser, Quannah Chasinghorse, Hari Nef and Stefon Diggs walkedthe red carpet wearing one-of-a-kind H&M designs.
Every year, without fail, the prestigious MET Gala ceremony brings together an incredible crowd of fashion designers, models, and the brightest stars of music and film in celebration of the Costume Institute’s latest exhibition. “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” was this year’s show, and it drew from the Costume Institute’s own permanent collection to highlight the multi-sensory experience of wearing clothes.
With an entrepreneurial spirit and unrivalled creative flair, Naliyani Uma effortlessly balances multiple roles while leaving an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. Synonymous with style and sophistication, the fashion and beauty influencer curates a unique blend of inspiration and expertise, collaborating with renowned brands internationally.
Out of this world: Down to Earth is a photographic series that explores visual storytelling, inspired by comic book graphics, used to further tell the the story of Kisasa Vol.2 — Captured the City of Gold—Johannesburg, South Africa.